Black Sex Link such difference

[C Siena]

We purchased two Blk sex link/Black Star as 2-3 wk old chicks. These two are totally different. One has gray feet, not yellow. One has a rather large comb and wattles, the other a more black face/beak and virtually no comb . Both are about 15.5 wks old. Is it because they are a hybrid?

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

There can be a lot of difference, but the first one has so much red I'm wondering if she's a different breed. How did they look as chicks?

 

[C Siena]

The first 3 pics are 3 wks, the 4th is 5 wks, the 6 & 7 are 6 wks, the last 2 are 7 wks.

 

[Canadian Wind]

Since they're a mixed breed, I'm not surprised that there's so much difference. Unless you know what the parents were, it can be a real toss up.

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

Based on the progression photos, I think they're both sex links.

 

[C Siena]

Thanks. They were purchased as chicks from RK...I just wanted more. They were sold as Blk sex links/Blk Star but we all know things happen. I was told they were "about" 2 weeks but from comparing the size to last year's and this year's hatch, I'd say closer to 2.5-3wks. Of course the 2 RIR pullets, turned out to be 1 cockerel and he has matured fast! Mounting and trying to crow at 3 months! I hope he is not overly aggressive/dominate as I would like them all to be able to free range together with our 15 month old flock of 7.